Dear HR,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am a young lady who is trying to build a career in marketing. I take pride in the work I do and I have never been afraid to promote my abilities and accomplishment at work. I have a track record of achieving excellent results together with my team. One thing that keeps me motivated is celebrating my wins. Sometimes I go the extra mile of sharing such accomplishments on social media, especially LinkedIn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I enjoy every bit of the compliments I get on social media. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Recently, a colleague at work passed a comment which I find distasteful. \u201cYou are doing too much. Must you share every accomplishment with everyone you know? Are you the only one killing it on the job?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was taken aback, I felt bad. I have been reflecting on this for a while now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
HR, please is self-promotion in the workplace good or bad? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Worried employee, <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bernice<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Dear Bernice, <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Good to hear from you, and it’s a pleasure to be of assistance to you. I am glad to know you are smashing your goals and winning on the job. You\u2019re surely a great asset to your team and your company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now to your question, self-promotion at work is never a bad thing. Self-promotion is very important for career success, but it must be done in a way that doesn’t come across as boastful or arrogant. It’s important to find a balance between promoting oneself and recognizing the contributions of others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your colleague might have found it weird because you are loud about it, or she might have felt you are overshadowing the rest of the team, or you are solely taking credit for the team\u2019s effort. All the same, no need to worry, it\u2019s always better to have moderation in whatever we do as professionals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We live in a competitive work environment where excelling on the job and just keeping quiet about it is not enough. To advance your career, you need to be able to promote yourself and your accomplishments. While some may view self-promotion as arrogant or boastful, it is an essential part of building a successful career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are 9 reasons why self-promotion at work is critical to your career success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Table of Contents<\/p>\n